Spam and other winners and losers during a recession....

[Are_grits_groceries]

Jerry’s Other Place sells a Spamburger for $6.29.

Through war and recession, Americans have turned to the glistening canned product from Hormel as a way to save money while still putting something that resembles meat on the table. Now, in a sign of the times, it is happening again, and Hormel is cranking out as much Spam as its workers can produce.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/business/15spam.html?_r=2&em&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

I'd like a "poke salad" on the side.

[Burma Jones]

1. In Tough Times, it's always a good bet to invest in Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms....n/t

[sasquatch]

2. Hey, don't belittle my weekend hobbies

:P

[Burma Jones]

3. Au Contraire

these are life's constant pleasures.......

[HelenWheels]

4. A delicacy

I love Spam.

[Incitatus]

5. What does a can of spam cost?

I would think ground beef would be cheaper and stores often have chicken leg quarters for 99 cents or less per pound.